Technical Studies

Associate of Applied Science

The Technical Studies curriculum is designed to meet the rapidly changing workforce training needs
of business and industry. Focused on meeting short-term educational needs, the degree can also be used
as a general studies degree to enhance the education and training of current employees or ensure basic
technical and general work-based skills for new employees. The curriculum allows employers to develop a
specific plan of study negotiated with, and approved by, appropriate College faculty and administrators.
The basic structure of the curriculum includes four components (general education, a technical core,
occupational-technical content area(s), and work-based learning.)

Customized plans of study may be designed and developed to meet specific company or industry needs,
in accordance with the structure described below.